Jami McLaughlin

In recent state budget news, an updated revenue forecast indicates North Carolina lawmakers have an unexpected $2.6 billion surplus to allocate over the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years due to strong April tax collections.

North Carolina lawmakers are navigating comprehensive state budget negotiations with leaders projecting a slight delay beyond the mid-June target while insisting steady progress is being made.

City and county leaders have been locked in a tense, state-mediated negotiation over consolidating emergency 911 communications.

The public forums are designed to gather early community feedback before a formal draft ordinance is written.

Fayetteville is weighing multi-million-dollar technology investments that could reshape the local economy, with business advocates highlighting the

Fayetteville Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. presented the 2026 2nd Quarter Report, revealing a 54% drop in homicide incidents from Jan. 1 through June 30 compared to last year.

In the largest environmental damages recovery in NC history, state officials and local leaders announced a historic $590 million settlement with The Chemours Company and its affiliates on Thursday, Sept. 10.

In the largest environmental damages recovery in NC history, state officials and local leaders announced a historic $590 million settlement with The Chemours Company and its affiliates on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Fayetteville captured the spotlight recently with a thrilling Fayetteville Woodpeckers victory, a historic homecoming visit from rap icon J.

City Manager Doug Hewett will step down before the end of 2026, closing a decade of leadership that included hurricane recovery, neighborhood investment and the arrival of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.